Mulk Raj Anand's novel "Untouchable" (1935) is considered a landmark work that broke new ground in Indian English literature.

Salman Rushdie's novels, such as "Midnight's Children" (1981) and "The Satanic Verses" (1988), are renowned for their blend of realism and fantastical elements.

Mulk Raj Anand's "Untouchable" (1935) delves into the social and psychological impact of caste discrimination on an untouchable protagonist.

Yann Martel, a Canadian author, won the Booker Prize in 2002 for his novel "Life of Pi", which explores themes of faith, survival, and the power of storytelling.

R.K. Narayan's works, such as "Malgudi Days" (1943) and "The Guide" (1958), are known for their witty observations and humorous portrayal of Indian society.

Rabindranath Tagore, a Bengali poet, writer, and philosopher, was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1913 for his profound literary contributions.

Khushwant Singh's "Train to Pakistan" (1956) is a powerful portrayal of the human cost and communal violence during the partition of India.

Aravind Adiga's "The White Tiger" (2008) is a satirical and poignant novel that explores class inequality and social mobility in contemporary India.

Amitav Ghosh's works, such as "The Glass Palace" (2000) and "The Hungry Tide" (2004), are known for their intricate historical narratives and exploration of cultural and environmental themes.

Arundhati Roy's "The God of Small Things" (1997) is a critically acclaimed novel that explores themes of love, loss, and the complexities of family relationships.

Salman Rushdie's "Midnight's Children" (1981) is a magical realism novel that intertwines the lives of children born at the stroke of midnight on India's independence day with the political and social events of the following years, including the Emergency.

Vikram Seth's "A Suitable Boy" (1993) is a sprawling family saga set in post-independence India that explores themes of love, marriage, and social change.

Victor Banerjee's "Red Earth and Pouring Rain" (2003) is a novel that explores the Naxalite movement in India and its impact on the lives of ordinary people.

Kiran Desai's "The Inheritance of Loss" (2006) is a novel that explores themes of displacement, identity, and the legacy of colonialism in India.

Gregory David Roberts' "Shantaram" (2003) is a novel that follows the story of an Australian fugitive who flees to Mumbai and becomes involved in the city's underworld.